There are 5 ways to get from Erie to Dayton by train, bus, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Erie Station to Toledotrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0110
8h 45m$71–148Bus via Columbus
cheapest- Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbusbus
- Take the bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus
9h 30m$41–127Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0170
- Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0105
9h 8m$54–102Drive 302.8 mi
- Drive from Erie to Daytoncar 302.8 mi
5h 15m$56–80Fly
- Fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Dayton (DAY)plane ERI - DAY
8h 47m$224–1,304
Erie to Dayton by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Erie to Dayton is to bus which costs $50 - $110 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Erie to Dayton is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Erie to Dayton. However, there are services departing from Erie and arriving at Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Cleveland Bus Station and Northwest Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Erie and Dayton is 360 miles. The road distance is 304.5 miles.
The best way to get from Erie to Dayton without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 45m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Erie to Dayton, including transfers.
Erie to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Erie station.
The best way to get from Erie to Dayton is to bus which takes 9h 8m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $220 - $1,300 and takes 8h 47m.
Erie to Dayton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Cleveland Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Erie to Dayton is 305 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Erie to Dayton.
What companies run services between Erie, PA, USA and Dayton, OH, USA?
You can take a bus from Erie to Wright Stop Plaza - S.B. via Cleveland Bus Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Northwest Hub in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Erie International Airport (ERI) to Dayton (DAY) 5 times a day.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Dayton via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,500
Flights from Erie International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Erie International Airport to Dayton via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Erie Station to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Erie to Cleveland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- info@baronsbus.com
- Website
- baronsbus.com
Bus from Cleveland Ohio Greyhound Station to N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
Bus from N Wilson Rd & Ferrell Pl - Columbus to Dayton Trotwood Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–40
- Website
- https://baronsbus.com
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